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Coinbase Cyber Attack Costs and Ransom Demand: A Major Breach

Coinbase reveals cyber criminals stole customer data and demanded a $20 million ransom, prompting a massive remediation cost estimated between $180-$400 million.


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Coinbase has confirmed that hackers stole customer information and demanded a $20 million ransom. The data breach, involving bribed customer service agents, has led to losses estimated between $180 million to $400 million. While refusing to pay the ransom, Coinbase is offering a reward for information on the attackers. The breach underscores ongoing security challenges in the cryptocurrency industry as it faces increasing scrutiny and threats.

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Coinbase's refusal to pay the ransom emphasizes the company's stance against funding criminal activity, which is commendable but raises questions about the effectiveness of their security measures.

Despite some customers being reimbursed, the breach has heightened concerns over the security of personal data in the crypto space, an industry already riddled with hacking incidents and scams.

The increasing number of cyberattacks on cryptocurrency platforms, including the recent $1.5 billion heist at Bybit, suggests a systemic issue that needs addressing through stronger regulatory oversight.

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